LaSalle to target distress in Asia(2)

The private equity real estate arm of Jones Lang LaSalle is reportedly eyeing property bargains in Japan, China and Australia, after raising $3bn for its latest fund. People familiar with the matter told PERE, the fund has 80% capital left to invest.

LaSalle Investment Management is targeting distressed sellers in Asia as it looks to invest its latest $3 billion real estate opportunity fund.

David Edwards, Asia-Pacific director for LaSalle, said in an interview with Reuters, the Chicago-based firm was hoping to acquire properties at a discount from landlords who over-leveraged themselves and were now being squeezed by a lack of credit.

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